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In 2016, M&A activity, whether measured by deal volume or the aggregate value of deals, sustained the robust pace set in 2015. In the U.S., 2016 also saw a near-record number of broken deals, some blocked by a more active regulatory regime. The impact of the U.S. election results and the UK Brexit is still unfolding. In this quickly evolving and uncertain environment, it is critical for dealmakers and their ...

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In recent years, the government has sharply focused on compliance professionals and in-house counsel, the gatekeepers who are tasked with identifying corporate misconduct. If you are a gatekeeper or represent them, it is time to hear from experienced in-house and outside counsel, chief compliance officers and government officials as they discuss a variety of topics stemming from the government’s scrutiny of the function, ...

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In the current legal environment, with patent litigation on the decline, patent licensing (and related transactions) are heating up. Experts in patent licensing will discuss how to negotiate patent license agreements, review examples of best (and, in some cases, worst) practices, and share current legal developments affecting patent licensing. Practical tips for structuring, negotiating and drafting patent licenses, with strategies ...

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Whether you are new to the field or seeking a quick refresher or an update, this is the securities law primer that you won’t want to miss. This program will provide an overview and discussion of the basic aspects of the U.S. federal securities laws by leading in-house and law firm practitioners as well as SEC staff. Emphasis will be placed on the interplay among the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of ...

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This year’s Securities Arbitration program will feature FINRA Dispute Resolution leadership and arbitrators, as well as noted academics and experienced attorneys who represent both customers and industry. Our faculty will provide practical tips for preparing for expungement proceedings. They will explore the ethical issues involved in litigating against pro se parties and handling financial fraud cases involving ...

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This program provides an overview of New York law that affects many low-income tenants including eligibility for subsidies, procedures for challenging denials and terminations of subsidies, an overview of New York City Housing Authority Administrative (NYCHA) administrative proceedings, and Housing Court practice and procedure basics.
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Common New York State/City rental subsidies important to ...

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PLI’s Intellectual Property Law Institute is a “must-attend” program for IP lawyers. This program provides a complete analysis of key events in all areas of IP, providing updates on cases, legislation and government agency developments that all IP lawyers need to know.
Listen to a panel of in-house IP counsel from prominent companies discuss best practices and strategies for confronting IP issues. Plenary ...

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Information technology and business process outsourcing has quickly gone from being a new and novel approach to commonplace practice. Managing a global business today virtually necessitates contracting with outside technology partners to manage various aspects of non-essential and even some core business functions. As ITO, BPO and cloud solutions reach broad adoption across industries new entrants to the market continue ...

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This has been a particularly important year in Special Education Law as the Supreme Court issued two decisions analyzing the rights of student with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and other disability rights statutes. This has a widespread impact on California’s education system as currently over 700,000 students with disabilities receive special education services in California, comprising ...

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In recent years, the Department of Justice, the SEC, the CFTC, and other U.S. and foreign agencies have pressed forward with a white collar enforcement program of unprecedented scope and severity. The recent changes in the U.S. administration have created additional uncertainty about what to expect in this arena. With a spotlight on the financial services sector, the authorities have advanced novel theories and have exacting ...

Join PLI’s expert faculty of life sciences practitioners, in-house counsel, government regulators, and prosecutors as we examine the current state of life sciences law and what the future might hold for the pharmaceutical, biologics, device, and health technology industries. This program will cover the broad range of issues confronting the life sciences industry: trends and best practices in FDA premarket review; recent developments in scientific ...

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Fulfill your annual New York MCLE requirement for professional practice credit by attending this one-day program covering a variety of substantive law topics. Learn from our faculty of experts, who will guide you through the fundamentals of advertising in social media, cloud computing, compliance, cybersecurity, and smart contracts. This is your opportunity to satisfy your curiosity about an area of law that may be outside ...

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Bridge-the-Gap I: Ethics and Skills for Newly Admitted New York Attorneys delivers a comprehensive review of common skills and legal ethics must-knows that all new attorneys should find useful.
Our faculty features seasoned lawyers in a range of practice areas who are eager to share helpful takeaways gathered from their decades of collective knowledge. With speaker perspectives that include insights from senior law firm partners, ...

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Complying with laws governing privacy and cross-border data flows has never been more complicated. U.S. companies can no longer effectively compete in today’s interconnected marketplace without the free flow of data across country borders. That is why implementing appropriate programs to comply with new data protection laws emerging around the world has never been more important. Companies ...

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Whether you are plaintiff’s or defendant’s counsel, you must be up to date on the current state of the law and able to quickly develop successful litigation strategies and tactics. Outside and in-house lawyers with national reputations in patent litigation will offer guidance on trying and managing bench and jury patent trials, as well as U.S. Patent Office post-grant trial proceedings, and the program as a whole ...

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Join our faculty of experienced in-house lawyers, law firm attorneys and a senior business executive on the cutting-edge of this challenging and burgeoning practice as they explore and offer guidance concerning today’s major legal and business issues in the convergence of entertainment and technology. Highlights include:
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• NEW! Learn how to distribute content Over-The-Top (“OTT”) ...

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This program will focus on the many significant developments in the regulation and oversight of broker-dealers. With a new administration, what regulatory changes can broker-dealers and the industry expect to see? Will there continue to be significant regulatory focus on cybersecurity, alternative trading systems and high-frequency ...

Please note: this program only offers ethics credits in certain jurisdictions. Please check the credit information box to the right for the credits approved in your jurisdiction.
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Consumer bankruptcy lawyers are the solution for millions of individuals facing financial difficulties. This half-day program will provide legal and practical information for both experienced consumer bankruptcy lawyers and lawyers who do not regularly ...

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New media outlets and the growing importance of social networking continue to create new challenges for advertisers, who are fighting harder than ever to preserve and increase market share and to reach their consumers effectively. This program — updated to reflect current legal trends cutting across the advertising industry — is led by an expert faculty who will provide important strategies needed to stay on top ...

This three-day program will focus on the tax issues presented by the entire spectrum of modern major corporate transactions, from relatively simple single-buyer acquisitions of a division or subsidiary to multi-party joint ventures, cross-border mergers, and complex acquisitions of public companies with domestic and foreign operations, including spin-offs and other dispositions of unwanted operations. Evolving techniques for structuring, financing, ...

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This year’s Employment Law Institute will focus on new developments in employment law in light of a new U.S. presidential administration. As always, this two-day event offer s a comprehensive review of case law and regulatory developments, an in-depth analysis of emerging issues, and best practices, designed to maximize employment law compliance, mitigate legal risk and achieve business objectives. The faculty is ...

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This program will enhance your understanding of business strategies, accounting fundamentals and vocabulary used by management, investors, auditors and bankers. Practical advice and application of information to actual situations and financial reports will provide participants with opportunities to immediately implement growth and broaden capabilities. The faculty for this program is unusually diverse, including top partners ...

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Electronic evidence plays an increasingly important role in clients' cases in legal services work. Understanding the current case law and ethical rules governing the use of that electronic evidence is essential for attorneys. This training will explore the many technologies utilized by legal services clients, the New York ethical rules governing attorneys who are interacting with that electronic evidence, and the ways in which ...

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What do judges really think about pre-trial and trial practice? At Judges' Pet Peeves 2017: Tips from the Bench on Trial Practice, you will hear directly from the judges their views on pretrial and trial practice, as well as their observations on how lawyers can help (or sabotage) their cases.
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Based on a series of hypotheticals, a panel of judges will ...

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Over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives are key elements in many of our financial markets. The Dodd-Frank Act and other regulations have changed and are continuing to change how these important instruments are regulated and transacted. This program will introduce you to both the instruments and their current environment.
A derivative is a financial instrument that allocates the risks and price exposures associated with ...